-1 cup warm (110 F) water
-2 1/2 cups bread flour
-1 tbsp. white sugar
-1 tsp. salt
-1 1/2 tsp. active dry yeast

Wash:
-1/2 tsp. cornstarch
-1/2 c. + 2 tsp. water

1. Mix yeast in water with sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.

2. Add flour and salt. Knead dough until firm and elastic (around 10 minutes). Place dough in oiled bowl and cover with damp cloth. Let sit until the dough is doubled in size.

3. Make cornstarch wash: mix cornstarch with 1 tsp. water. Add 1/2 cup water. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir. Microwave for another 30 seconds.

4. Punch down dough. Separate dough into two equal balls. Shape into baguettes. Slit tops of baguettes four times. Brush baguettes with the cornstarch wash.

5. Cover baguettes with damp cloth. Let sit until doubled (about 45 minutes).

6. Preheat oven to 375 F. Bake baguettes 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.